HV30 + Pentax Takumar 50mm f1.4 test

[sebipayne]

My attempt to make a film look. What do you think about it?



Vibrating Dof adapter with 9 micron AlexMD ground glass
Lens: Asahi Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, wide open
Camcorder: Canon HV30, Shutter Priority mode, 1/48

Post production: Convolution kernel (sharpen), color corrector, brightness & contrast in Sony Vegas

2:3 pulldown removed

[Robehgo14]

looks great, nice job!

[Shigeta]

That looks pretty dang good.

[Kostas]

I really liked that video too. I think in fact that we are filming similar subjects performing similar activities, well my kids are a bit younger though
The takumar (with your post sharpening too) gives this 3d effect which is quite nice.
Give us some more details about your diy adapter (static, vibrating etc. ground glass). Also what light did you use for these interior shots.

[Timbit]

Nice focus, lighting, colour, etc. Good work!

[I C]

Those are some really nice results. The lighting in the first scene is just excellent. The over the shoulder scene is a bit grainy, but still very film-esque. I think you're definitely on to something here.

Btw, cute lil girl. She reminds me of the daughter of a missionary couple I know in mexico.

[sebipayne]

I really liked that video too. I think in fact that we are filming similar subjects performing similar activities, well my kids are a bit younger though
The takumar (with your post sharpening too) gives this 3d effect which is quite nice.
Give us some more details about your diy adapter (static, vibrating etc. ground glass). Also what light did you use for these interior shots.

Thanks! This test was taken in a kindergarten. Anyway she isn't my daughter, i'm only 22.
Adapter details in my first post.

I used only natural sunlight coming through the windows , but fortunately i think it isn't too bad after all.
Maybe some backlights would be good?

[Pshaw!]

It obviously looks great, but a suggestion for the future:

Create a mask that includes parts of the picture that aren't originally noisy/grainy, and apply the sharpening effect on the mask. A 35mm adapter will help hide the grain, but sharpening in post will amplify it.

[sebipayne]

It obviously looks great, but a suggestion for the future:

Create a mask that includes parts of the picture that aren't originally noisy/grainy, and apply the sharpening effect on the mask. A 35mm adapter will help hide the grain, but sharpening in post will amplify it.

Thanks for this great idea!

EDIT: I forgot to mention that i used an oval silver reflector

[Timbit]

The reflector would help boost the light to the camera.

[Kostas]

Thanks! This test was taken in a kindergarten. Anyway she isn't my daughter, i'm only 22.

Ha ha!
Oups, I am almost double your age. Suddenly I am starting to feel old .

[Keep YOurself Alive]

can you tell me where find this wonderful adat and lens?
amazing!

[Shaunp007]

That looked great!

[FCRabbath]

Wow good work!

[mark84j]

Wow 2 years old.